Automation & Detection Engineer

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver a Winning Performance:  

• Question Authority 
• Walk the Talk
• Share Knowledge
• Listen, not just Hear
• See the Glass Half Full
• Take Educated Risks
• Enjoy the Ride
• Share the Spotlight
• Do the Right Thing
• Test Your Limits 

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a key member of the Security Operations team, the Automation and Detection Engineer will support our Security Operation automation efforts and SIEM administration. The Engineer is responsible for automation, SIEM administration, and detection engineering. The engineer will lead automation efforts and content life cycle. Candidates must show willingness to learn, have strong self-directed work habits, demonstrate initiative, drive, creativity, self-assurance, and professionalism. Excellent teamwork skills are necessary.

• Act as the primary detection engineer. Lead identification and implementation of detection and automation of response playbooks.
• Perform daily SIEM administration, tuning, troubleshooting and strategy.
• Work with our automation platform to automate incident response tasks and IT tasks.
• Augmented incident response processes with artificial intelligence technologies. 
• Perform offensive adversary attacks to test current content and develop new content.
• Deliver KPIs to measure the effectiveness of automation and security content.
• Performs other security duties as necessary.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.

What You’ll Need to Thrive:

• 5-8 years of experience as a security engineer
• Strong incident response background.
• Experience with bug bounty programs 
• Experience with automation SOAR tools, IT automation, and custom automation methods
• Strong knowledge of SIEM administration, tuning and troubleshooting
• Scripting languages like Python, powershell or bash for automating repetitive tasks 
• Understanding of common enterprise technologies and their logging capabilities, including cloud platforms.
• Basic understanding of DevSecOPS and SDLC methods, tooling, and processes
• Well-versed in security operations, cyber security monitoring, intrusion detection, and secured networks

Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Security orchestration, automation, and response
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail oriented, conscientious, thorough and accurate analysis.
• Process orientated with the ability to clarify objectives, evaluate options, consider implications, assess risks, and make key decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Good planning and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments in an environment that requires multitasking among concurrent projects.
• Ability to convey network concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to write with clarity and accuracy

Salary: $133,868 - $184,069 / year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual bonus is provided.  

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in-person (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken or written word). Ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions to others accurately and easily.   Able to see well enough to use the computer effectively and read written communications.  Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 15 pounds for the dissemination of documents, supplies, materials, etc. to various locations throughout the office/facility. May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure. 

The above describes the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job.  “Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only.  Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  In-office and remote, in alignment with the company’s hybrid attendance policy.

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. 

Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Equity Rewards

When you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee — you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing. 

We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Values

At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value — in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive. 

All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.